Sao Paulo Reports

[QUOTE=Ricker]Well, if you don't know the area, a taxi would certainly be convenient, however, there is no problem walking down Rua Augusta.
I've been doing it for years.

As long as you"re not a moron walking about with jewelry and looking like a target, you'll be fine.
Lots of people on the street. Mostly partiers, teenagers hanging out in front of their little barzinhos, bar patrons, workers, etc.
The usual common sense precautions works fine.

It's actually a fun walk, checking out the bars and street girls.
No one bothers you, except guys trying to entice you into their club.

Have fun!![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the encouragement. Sounds like you just have to be aware - like most places at night.

[QUOTE=Sudsoz]Thanks for the encouragement. Sounds like you just have to be aware - like most places at night.[/QUOTE]Get an hotel close to Avenida Paulista. That's the best area and there are dozens of good hotels, stores, restaurants and all.

From there you can walk down by Rua Augusta to Kilt.

The area is relatively safe. But don't go at 4 am by empty streets.

Wherever there's people around you'll be in safe territory.

Renting phones in sao paulo and the metro system.

Any info on this?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Manute Bol]Renting phones in sao paulo and the metro system.

Any info on this?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Bring an old phone and put a chip you'll buy there.Some detailers may ask a CPF if you don't have one. Ask a local friend to do it for you.

The Metro system is fine and unexpensive. You can buy a bilhete único in any bancadas (or bancas de jornais = newspaper stands), in some stores (like pão de açucar) or, naturally in any metro stations.

You can put any amount of money on that card (if I remember it well, not over R$200 though)
Beware: at rush hours the metro is crowdyand it's not pleasant at all.

It runs every 2 to 4 minutes :D
[QUOTE=Sui Generis]
Beware: at rush hours the metro is crowdyand it's not pleasant at all.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Sui Generis]Bring an old phone and put a chip you'll buy there.Some detailers may ask a CPF if you don't have one. Ask a local friend to do it for you.

The Metro system is fine and unexpensive. You can buy a bilhete único in any bancadas (or bancas de jornais = newspaper stands), in some stores (like pão de açucar) or, naturally in any metro stations.

You can put any amount of money on that card (if I remember it well, not over R$200 though)

Beware: at rush hours the metro is crowdyand it's not pleasant at all.[/QUOTE]I dont have a old phone. I prefer to rent for 1 week instead going through that.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]It runs every 2 to 4 minutes :D[/QUOTE]


Here's a glimpse of what the metro looks like at rush hours

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju6BHb6OStM[/url]

Actually, more than 13,000,000 passengers transit by the metro each day.

Here's a short video on the metro system in São Paulo

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qL1HPnJS_E[/url]

[QUOTE=Sui Generis]Here's a glimpse of what the metro looks like at rush hours

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju6BHb6OStM[/url]

Actually, more than 13,000,000 passengers transit by the metro each day.

Here's a short video on the metro system in São Paulo

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qL1HPnJS_E[/url][/QUOTE]Where can I see a detailed map of the Sao metro in the centro area.

Thanks

I had no idea the trip looked so bad from where they filmed this. Yes, I've been in that gaggle many, many of times exploring the city. Se just happens to be one, if not the busiests stations in Sao Paolo because many lines (Incuding the recently merged CPTM with Metro lines) merge at this multiple-level, mega exchange station. Still beats the traffic outside in my opinion. Just push and fight your way on like a local.
[QUOTE=Sui Generis]Here's a glimpse of what the metro looks like at rush hours

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju6BHb6OStM[/url]

Actually, more than 13,000,000 passengers transit by the metro each day.

Here's a short video on the metro system in São Paulo

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qL1HPnJS_E[/url][/QUOTE]

Use this link and click on Sao Paolo for the information you seek.

[url]http://www.urbanrail.net/index.html[/url][QUOTE=Manute Bol]Where can I see a detailed map of the Sao metro in the centro area.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Wow Voyajer1!

Thanks, this link is so cool!

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]Use this link and click on Sao Paolo for the information you seek.

[url]http://www.urbanrail.net/index.html[/url][/QUOTE]Thanks for that valueable info. How is the bus system in Sao Paulo?

If you use the bus system, I want you to explain it to me. I've been going there for years and I don't get it. Plus, you get stuck with the traffic during peak hours. But if you want the information, here is the link. Good luck!!!
[url]http://www.emtu.sp.gov.br/[/url]


[QUOTE=Manute Bol]Thanks for that valueable info. How is the bus system in Sao Paulo?[/QUOTE]

I transit frequently thru the bus system. It's fine when you know how it works. For that you have to know thre city. As I stay in Moema there's three paradas (bus stops) that are very usefull.

One of them is located on Ibirapuera. If I want to go to the nearest metro station, I just pick up a bus heading toward Santa Cruz (the destination is written in the upper front of the bus) or Praça da Arvore. If, instead I want to go directly to centro, I pick up a bus heading toward Praça da Sé or Anhagabu.

The other one is located on Santo Amaro and Eucaliptus (Eucaliptus parada). If I want to go to Novo Brooklin I just pick up a bus going that way. If I want to go to the other direction any bus where Pinheiros is written on it is good.

The third parada (it's jus a bus stop) is on the corner of Araguari and Pavão, just next to where I stay. That bus is going to the Ana Rosa subway station.

Learn the different districts of Sampa and the name and location of the metro stations or big destination and you'll be able to orient yourself.

As usual, avoid busses at rush hours. Read some of posts because I refer to the problem of going out of Moema at rush hours.

[QUOTE=Voyajer1]If you use the bus system, I want you to explain it to me. I've been going there for years and I don't get it. Plus, you get stuck with the traffic during peak hours. But if you want the information, here is the link. Good luck!!!
[url]http://www.emtu.sp.gov.br/[/url][/QUOTE]Ha ha thanks, I definitely wont hop on some strange bus. If I can get some help while I am there from friends I will do it.